January 12th was the 5 year anniversary of the disastrous earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. It is a good time, then, to pause in remembrance of the hundreds of thousands of people that were killed, and the hardship that was experienced throughout the country. It is also a good time to reflect on the […]

If you live anywhere near Montclair, New Jersey, take note! The 6th annual Concert for Haiti will take place on Saturday, February 7th, at 7:30. The music, as always, will be terrific, with a huge range of musical styles on display, including folk, jazz, R&B, reggae, zydeco and others. You will be seeing some top […]

The Second Annual Lamp reception was an inspiring, unprecedented event for the Lamp. The beauty of Haitian art and culture was the focal point, and it brought out the best in everyone who attended. Haiti still matters, in these hearts! The featured photo is of a piece of Haitian metalwork, made by an artist in […]

Today, October 1, 2014, is a momentous day in the history of the Lamp! A great deal of truly inspiring work and generosity has combined to produce this marvelous outcome: the opening of our radiology unit. We have benefited immensely from the support of so many individuals and partner agencies, from […]

At one time, the Lamp was considering the construction of a whole new clinic building. The converted residences in which our clinic was located seemed less than ideal for the expanded services we wanted to offer. But financial constraints kept that idea on the sidelines. Strangely enough, the result has been something quite wonderful: an […]

Leisa Faulkner and Paul Burke are the leading lights of Children’s Hope, a small California non-profit with a special interest in Haiti. One of the goals of Children’s Hope is to inspire in young Americans a lifelong passion to understand, engage with, and assist the poorest of the poor. It is one thing to talk […]

The Lamp is very pleased to announce the completion of a new two-room addition to our mini campus in Bwa Nèf, Cité Soleil. It is a great step forward in more ways than one. To begin with, the building has tremendous symbolic value — it represents our whole-hearted commitment to this community in a way […]

[Photo: In the rainy season, standing water is everywhere. Mosquito control is very difficult.] Haiti, and at least 16 other Caribbean countries have been hit with a mosquito borne virus with the odd name of chikungunya. It appeared first on the island of St Martin in December. At this point suspected cases of the illness […]

By Richard Evans, board member On a global basis, hundreds of organizations work to bring health care to millions of persons living in under-served communities; and, with few exceptions each of these organizations make productive use of charitable contributions. In short, there is no lack of good options for giving. When so many communities and […]

We are one human family

Our Mission

Through the provision of quality cost-effective medical care and humanitarian assistance, the Lamp for Haiti works with and for the people of Haiti to improve the lives of some of the most marginalized persons in Haitian society. Our work is done in collaboration with local residents, other Haitian professionals, and both governmental and nongovernmental partners. […]

Who We Serve

About Haiti The history of Haiti often seems like a series of catastrophes — political, economic and natural — and recent history isn’t likely to dispel that notion. In January 2010 an earthquake leveled the capital, Port-au-Prince and several other urban centers. The death toll was between 200,000 and 300,000. The earthquake left a million […]

Message from Jim

By Dr James Morgan, Founder Relationships This fundamental concept is a key to successful family life, work, friendships, community. In a very real sense, relationships embody dialogue. Of course any meaningful conversation requires active listening. Paying attention to body language, as well as verbiage. (As I write this I rejoice in my own children’s […]

Images From Bwa Nef

How You Can Help

The people of Cité Soleil remain in desperate need of your support and solidarity. Here are some things you can do to help: Donate by mail: Lamp for Haiti P.O. Box 39703 Philadelphia, PA 19106 (267) 295-2822 Donate online via PayPal or major credit card: Give a gift from our wish list: $50 […]

Currently the material goods we are most in need of include: Closed-Toe Shoes in childrens’ sizes (e.g. Crocs, Keens or similar): Electrocution is an unfortunately common occurrence in Cité Soleil, especially among children; dwellings typically are connected to the power grid by individuals using ad-hoc materials, making downed wires a constant hazard, especially after heavy rains. […]

Hosting a fundraiser is a terrific way to make more people aware of the Lamp’s work in Cité Soleil. It’s a great way to get people thinking about those who are less fortunate than us and a great way to help people contribute in a meaningful way. It’s hard not to feel good about […]